The Spiritual Quest

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Pursuing Christian Maturity

By Luder G. Whitlock, Jr.
(Baker Publishing Group, 2000)

Why is there often so little difference between the moral and ethical behavior of church members and non-church members? 

Senior Fellow Luder G. Whitlock, suggests that Christians do not have a clear picture of the goal of spiritual growth. Many books talk about ways to grow spiritually but are unclear regarding behavior and character.

In a lucid style rich with illustrations, Whitlock puts flesh on the notion of being conformed to the image of God. By examining God’s character and attributes—God is relational, forgiving, loving, just, righteous, faithful, and holy—and by understanding the principles underlying his commands, readers can begin to live according to God’s expectations.

The Spiritual Quest addresses topics as personal as a Christian approach to eating and clothing, to general issues of power and beauty, to the specifics of seeking God’s will in church architecture and worship. Whitlock makes his points with vivid stories and relevant quotations, challenging readers to press on to the goal of becoming like Christ.

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What else is the philosophy of Christ, which he himself calls a rebirth, than the restoration of human nature originally well formed?

Erasmus of Rotterdam

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